RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Compartment-Based Approach for the Imaging Evaluation of Tinnitus
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 211
OP 218
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A1704
VO 31
IS 2
A1 Vattoth, S.
A1 Shah, R.
A1 Curé, J.K.
YR 2010
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/31/2/211.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Tinnitus affects 10% of the US general population and is a common indication for imaging studies. We describe a sequential compartment-based diagnostic approach, which simplifies the interpretation of imaging studies in patients with tinnitus. The choice of the initial imaging technique depends on the type of tinnitus, associated symptoms, and examination findings. Familiarity with the pathophysiologic mechanisms of tinnitus and the imaging findings is a prerequisite for a tailored diagnostic approach by the radiologist. AVarteriovenousAVFarteriovenous fistulaAVMarteriovenous malformationCPAcerebellopontine angleDSAdigital subtraction angiographyIACinternal auditory canalICAinternal carotid arteryIIHidiopathic intracranial hypertensionMDMénière diseaseNSAIDsnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsPSApersistent stapedial arteryTMJtemporomandibular joint.